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Submitted August 18, 2008 - 11:35 am by bonkers (not verified)

...then I think it's gotta be a big name as VP.  One consistent hurdle Obama has is that he's considered "unknown" or "untested" by much of the electorate, and even by many Democrats.

To name another fairly unknown person as VP, like Kaine or Sebelius, would only amplify this problem.  If the announcement of one of these "no-names" comes at the convention, it would result in a collective, "Huh?  Who's that?"  This would be especially dud-inducing after all the excitement and tension a delay like this would cause.

Now if it's a well-known name like Gore or Howard Dean, a delayed announcement would really create a positive wave and get the troops fired up.

So, if they are gonna wait until the convention, it better be worth the wait.

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